The Unihertz Atom was released in 2018 as Unihertz's second smartphone model after the Jelly.[1][2] Initially launched through a similar kickstarter project [3] that reached its $50,000 goal in only 60 seconds. [4] It features a 2.45-inch display, very small by industry standards, and at 108 grams (plus battery) is also very lightweight. It has a dedicated push to talk (PTT) button on its side.[5]
Background
editUnihertz Atom was marketed as "the ultimate rugged phone for outdoor adventures". Unihertz was associated with a previous very small 3G smartphone, the Posh Micro X, which launched in 2015.[6] Reviews of Jelly and Jelly Pro, the "world's smallest 4G smartphone" have been mixed,[7][8][9] but it drew international attention.[10]
Specifications
editSoftware
edit| Software | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 "Oreo" |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6763 (Helio P23) Octa-core,
2 GHz |
| Storage | 64 GB with no microSD slots |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Sensors | G-Sensor, Glonass GPS, Proximity, E-compass, Gyro, NFC |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 low energy
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), dual removable Nano-SIM |
Hardware
edit| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Display | 2.45" 432x240, TFT LCD |
| Glass | Impact resistant front and rear Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Rear camera | 16 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP |
| Audio | Dual purpose speaker |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh non-removable battery |
| SIM | Removable Dual Nano-SIM |
| Size | 97 x 45 x 19 mm |
| Weight | 108 grams |
| Colors | Black |
Controversies
editThere have been accusations of poor battery performance, and network traffic possibly sending personal data to China.[11] Responses claim the network traffic is to speed up apps, and the company has been updating the phone software to improve performance. It is not known whether this is connected to similar widespread problems, but the predecessor Posh Micro X was also criticized for running suspect software fotaprovider by adups, and the Jelly Pro does as well.[12][13][14]
References
edit- ^ "Unihertz Atom". pcmag.com. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
- ^ "The Unihertz Atom is a miniature rugged stock Android experience". mobilesyrup.com. 5 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
- ^ "Atom, World's Smallest 4G Rugged Smartphone". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
- ^ "World's smallest 4G smartphone hits funding target in 60 seconds". digitaltrends.com. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
- ^ "Unihertz Atom review: You won't want to use it, and that's the point". 27 December 2018.
- ^ "UNIHERTZ PHONES". ndtv.com.
- ^ "The Jelly Pro, Hands On with the Worlds Smallest 4G Android Smartphone". techrepublic.com. 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Unihertz Jelly Pro". pcmag.com.
- ^ "Unihertz Jelly Phone Kickstarter Worlds Smallest 4G smartphone". businessinsider.com.
- ^ "Why did a small screen / low resolution smartphone new model that goes against the era appeared?". trendy.nikeibp.co.jp. Retrieved 2019-01-23.
- ^ "Nigerian firm takes blame for routing Google traffic through China". Reuters. 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ "Frequent network accesses by DuraSpeed". unihertz.com.
- ^ Apuzzo, Matt; Schmidt, Michael S. (15 November 2016). "Secret Back Door in Some U.S. Phones Sent Data to China, Analysts Say". The New York Times.
- ^ "SPYWARE! Still a great, tiny phone". amazon.com.